DAVE Watson is expecting a tough battle for his Tranmere side at Bury this weekend.

DAVE Watson is expecting a tough battle for his Tranmere side at Bury this weekend.

The Rovers boss was at Gigg Lane last night to watch the goalless draw as Andy Preece's side took on Lou Macari's Huddersfield.

The manager was left in no doubt as to what to expect on Saturday.

He said: "It wasn't the best of games but Bury worked very hard. They know how to make life difficult for sides at their place but we are hopeful of getting a result."

Bury held out for the draw despite being reduced to 10 men after 80 minutes.

Jamie Stuart was dismissed for violent conduct but the struggling Lancashire side still managed to hold out against a team hoping to at least make the Division Two play-offs.

The draw ensured the Terriers failed to move above Rovers in the league table. Tranmere remain seventh and are now one point ahead of a group of four clubs, including Huddersfield.

Meanwhile, a decision has yet to be made over Tranmere's Division Two fixture at home to Peterborough, which is scheduled for next Tuesday.

The Posh drew their delayed FA Cup third round tie with Darlington last night. Despite the draw, Rovers are still hopeful of pressing ahead with next week's match rather than postponing to allow Barry Fry's side to play their replay.

* Tranmere have re-arranged their three Division Two fixtures postponed in the last month.

They will travel to Oldham on Tuesday, February 19, Blackpool on Tuesday, March 12 and Peterborough on Tuesday, March 19. All are 7.45pm kick-offs.